Broad-footed Colletes vs Cinnamon Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-footed Colletes | Cinnamon Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes halophilus | Ceratopsyche morosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Broad-footed Colletes
A rare coastal specialist plasterer bee that forages on sea aster in saltmarsh habitats. It is restricted to a narrow band of habitat along European coasts.
Did You Know?
Rising sea levels and saltmarsh erosion directly threaten its nesting sites, making it one of the bees most vulnerable to climate change.
Cinnamon Caddis
A medium-sized net-spinning caddisfly with warm cinnamon-brown wings. Larvae build intricate silk capture nets in fast riffles across North America.
Did You Know?
Larvae will aggressively defend their net-building territories against rival caddisfly larvae.